Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Black over Desert Sand Rosewood Fingerboard Masterbuilt by Dale Wilson #CZ574621

What we say:

At A Glance:

This Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Heavy Relic Black over Desert Sand Rosewood Fingerboard Masterbuilt by Dale Wilson has a real vintage aura about it. Built by master Custom Shop luthier Dale Wilson who has brought together some of the best woods and electronics with skill that leaves us with a true work of art as much as a fantastic guitar. With handwound pickups, and a heavy relic finish this guitar has the feel of a Fender that has been played for decades and is still raring to go!

Features We Love:

Masterbuilt Construction

Dale has been a Master Builder since 2011 after arriving at Fender in 2003. Prior to joining Fender, he also worked at Dobro and Rickenbacker which gave him a wide range of experience. His high quality of work can clearly be seen in the design of this guitar. It brings together a great mix of classic looks and modern sensibilities. Fender Custom Shop guitars such as this make you realise that it is worth paying a bit more to get something that really stands above a lot of other guitars at a similar price point.

Handwound Pickups

These hot singlecoils deliver a tone that perfectly match the guitar. The middle and neck pickups are uniquely calibrated from string to string for enhanced solo work, while the flat-pole bridge pickup delivers a powerful tuneful punch. Each pickup is individually hand wound and potted with secret “Custom Shop sauce” to curb microphonics while preserving an open yet focused tone.

Heavy Relic

The attention to detail on the heavy relic finish is a real thing of beauty. The Black over Desert Sand has been worn in the appropriate places to reflect years of playing and life on the road. It gives the look of a guitar that has already lived a long and interesting life but without the associated problems that can come with a vintage instrument. The colour contrast between the black finish and the Desert Sand is great choice that keeps this guitar looking classy even with its wear!

Who Is It For?

If you're after the best of the best when it comes to Custom Shop Strats this guitar has been built by a master luthier using only the best quality parts and timbers.

Highlights:

• Masterbuilt quality
• Fantastic sounding handwound pickups
• Heavy relic finish